Our Weekend

Diane and I were up fairly early and after spending time on the computer got ready for our day out. Hubby left just before us in the Sunbeam for his Tit Car Meet. Our first stop was Alberton where Diane got herself some black boots and a black jacket for work. Next stop was Alberton City where we took her cell phone in to get looked at as it has stopped working. While there we wandered around the shops looking at bicycles as Diane wants to get Travis one for his birthday. There was nothing worth getting so we left for Eastgate stopping at Julie with Diane’s things for the week ahead. She is only going through on Monday morning with Hubby so it was easier to take the things in advance – plus we have the weekend free without worrying about getting her things ready on Sunday. At Eastgate we booked our tickets for the Shrek movie before going to the Mugg & Bean for lunch. We had a delicious meal of wings and wedges for me and a wrap for Diane. She had a strawberry daiquiri while I had an iced coffee as I was thirsty and wine doesn’t help with that. We finished our meal in time for the movie which we both enjoyed. A light comedy is always good for a person! It was only half four when we came out so we went through some of the shops looking at bicycles – it is unbelievable what badly made bikes are sold – but found nothing suitable. Instead we went into Woolies for some stir-fry veg and a couple of lunches for Diane. It was nearly six when we left for home. Hubby had got home not long before us and had gone straight to bed as he felt ill with flu and a very bad throat. I dosed him up and Diane and I watched some TV before I made us a late supper. Hubby’s throat was too sore for him to eat. He asked me to phone Alex and let him know he wouldn’t be able to make his final Piston Ring Meet as a committee member, though they are keeping him as the Savva Liaison Officer still. I think he is the only one who doesn’t keep his mouth shut when it comes to matters affecting Old Car Owners.
Sunday morning I dosed Hubby again before seeing to the dogs. I was most upset to see how windy it was when I went out to see to them. The wind was whipping through the tree tops and there was dust everywhere. Most unpleasant. Late morning Hubby’s throat was feeling a bit better so I made him an omelette – easier to swallow than toast. Diane and I decided to wait until one so see if the wind would drop enough for us to go for our hike and watched Paranormal Activity while we waited for time to pass. What a lousy movie! I can’t understand why people don’t run away the minute something scary starts happening. I would have left the country if it was me never mind just leave the house. I can understand why Ali was so scared after watching it. Leith has forbidden her to watch any scary movies as she gets so paranoid afterwards and was convinced something had moved her shoe in the night. I’m sure one of them kicked it when they got up to see to Josh in the dark. The wind was still howling around at two so while Diane had a nap I read my book – am into reading Catherine Cooksen books I found that I hadn’t read before. Hubby was feeling a lot better after having a shower and seeing to his feet so at four Diane and I went down to Canterbury Arms for an outing. It was very pleasant sitting in the sun having spiced gold and coke. We ordered ourselves fried feta each and chips to share while we sat there enjoying our sheltered spot in the sun. It was about half five when we got home. Hubby was feeling rather hungry so I made him supper which he really enjoyed as his throat was feeling a lot better than it had. Diane and I watched some TV before she made us a late stir-fry – leaving some for work on Monday. She put the food into a container in the fridge with strict instructions to me to not touch it as she would take it out in the morning. Can’t say that I blame her.
Cheers and have a good week.

Weekend with Wayne

Was up early to chill with my coffee before starting my cleaning. Diane was out early to go for her next computer course lesson. I spent the morning getting all ready before Wayne arrived. Diane was home just before four and we had a quick cup of Milo before leaving for the airport. The trip there was a nightmare with all the hold-ups due to the road works along the way. We arrived and made our way in to the arrivals hall. Wayne had just come through so we were straight back to the car for the trip home. Luckily the homeward bound side of the highway had less road works construction going on so we made good time. We stopped at the blockhouse 1 stop where Wayne was off for some pics of the blockhouse for his buddies back home. Once we arrived at the house Wayne got himself organized in his room before him and Diane went off to News Café for the evening. Wayne was all excited to see some night life (Oz doesn’t have much in that line for the youngsters). The two of them had a really good time before tiredness hit Wayne. He had been up about 18 hours by then. What it is to be young and energetic! While they were out I chilled with my Milo and watching TV before my bed called me.
On Sunday we were up early for a bacon and eggs breakfast before leaving for the Piston Ring Meet. Wayne was really looking forward to this as he remembers many good times there with us from when he used to live here. Diane and I drove in her car while Wayne and Hubby went in the Sunbeam – Wayne driving much to his delight. We arrived about half nine and had a really super time catching up with friends. Hubby did not behave himself as usual. He had promised he was not going to walk around but just sit there. Huh! He kept disappearing to check cars and chat to friends. Wayne had a busy time taking lots of pics of cars and bikes and was really lucky as Hubby organized a ride in a 1905 Renault for him. We left about lunchtime to take a slow ride back through Edenvale where Wayne wanted to visit his school and where they lived when they moved to Oz. He took his pics of both places after which we headed home. By the time we got to the highway they had long gone. The closer to home we got the darker it got and as Diane and I approached the block house it was pouring with rain. The rain was so heavy we could hardly see in front of us and had to crawl along. It was really scary to drive through. Luckily it wasn’t far on the highway before our turnoff. Everywhere was like a river. Hubby and Wayne had taken the top off the Sunbeam in the morning but still had the soft-top on the car. We hoped they had been able to stop and put it up before the rain hit them. We crawled along to our road and found a dam across the bottom where we needed to turn so decided to go around the block and come from the top end. Good ideas are not always good! The top of the road was like a torrent but we had no choice and just crawled through it. I must say Diane drove well through all that. When we got to the gate Hubby and Wayne were parked in front of it. At the Piston Ring I had bought a cover to protect the Sunbeam and they were sitting under it both soaked to the skin. They had not been able to put the soft-top on and had driven through the cloud- burst with no protection. To Wayne it had been a wonderful adventure and he had taken a video of their experience. We unlocked the gate for them ( shame we had the keys) and after parking they rushed in and changed into dry clothes. The rain continued to bucket down for a good hour or so. It has been years since we have had such a downpour. When the rain eased off Wayne got in some target practice with the pellet gun and him and Diane drove around Henley taking pics of the area. After supper the two of them started watching a dvd but it wasn’t long before Wayne fell asleep. He must have been exhausted after his long day on Saturday and early start today. Diane and I watched TV and had our Milo before we headed off to bed.
Cheers! Have a good week.